Is it obligatory for the one offering the 'Id sacrifice to be present for the slaughter of his udhiyah?
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Question:
He says: Given the crowds at the slaughterhouses on the days of the festival, is it obligatory to be present for the slaughter of the udhiyah and witness it, or is it sufficient to entrust it to these trustworthy people?
Answer:
If he appoints someone to slaughter it, that is sufficient, and it is better if he is present and witnesses the slaughter. Yes.
He says: Given the crowds at the slaughterhouses on the days of the festival, is it obligatory to be present for the slaughter of the udhiyah and witness it, or is it sufficient to entrust it to these trustworthy people?
Answer:
If he appoints someone to slaughter it, that is sufficient, and it is better if he is present and witnesses the slaughter. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 3079- هل يجب على المضحي أن يشهد ذبح أضحيته؟ | الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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